What a great venue! Amazing staff! And overall vibe of this wine lounge! Popped in (with a resy of…read morecourse) on a Saturday afternoon for a wine tasting and we were greeted very warmly and checked on often! I believe our winetender's name was Rhonda? (Shorter hair and glasses) super friendly, wine knowledge was excellent and she talked us through each one and gave us time to taste, chat, and munch in between. I'll definitely be back because there are wines that weren't available that day that I know I want to come back for! A great addition to cute Frederick's Main Street area!

This rating is for the experience they offer! I was fortunate to attend their popcorn pairing and I…read moreloved it! They coordinated with The Original Popcorn house downtown and put together wine pairings so that is was a fun experience for all who attended. I loved how intimate it was- we were a party of 6 and it looked like there might have been 20 of us total. They were knowledgeable and personable and helped us understand all the nuances of the wines they selected. They offer monthly events so check them out!

If you needed a sign to go somewhere fun with your girls, THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Colorful, loud,…read moreinviting, entertaining, this place is everything. It even has games. Upon arriving, we were greeted right away by the bartender/waitress. She was so welcoming and easy to talk to. If you get a little anxiety before ordering, all of that will melt away with how welcoming this place is. Crab mac n cheese 10/10: Fair amount of crab in this dish. It came out piping hot and with crackers which I loved! You could literally see it boiling. Chicken caesar salad 10/10: Crunchy lettuce. COATED dressing. Delicious chicken. Refreshing. Fruit salad 10/10: All the fruits were satisfying. I mean even the blackberries were so sweet! Waitress was so accommodating when answering about my friend's pineapple allergy. TAKE YOUR FRIENDS HERE NOW!

When I'm in the mood for this kind of place, Antoinette's hits the spot. Clean. A very attentive…read morestaff. Good recommendations from staff means the food pairs well with the wine and drinks. Well-managed and a very chill atmosphere. Two thumbs up!

WOW! Great ambience and a wonderful surprise to find in Leesburg. Great place to enjoy a high end,…read morespecial evening out. Date night, a ladies night out, bachelor party, small or large gathering of couples, or important business meeting...this is an impressive restaurant for a memorable evening. Love the salads, steak, and appetizers ( lamb chops were only ok).

Was highly recommended to check this spot out by a friend and fell absolutely in love with the…read moreplace! The restaurant is a nice small quiet restaurant that has small menu that rotates out. The food was absolutely amazing! You could tell that all the ingredients were fresh and high quality. I was shocked at how good the steak was, rivaling even the best steakhouses in the area. They also had a large selection of wine to pair with all the great food. The service was also top notch. There was only a manager and a single server, but both did an amazing job at being welcoming and attentive. Cozy ambiance, great food and incredible service makes this spot a must visit! Apps: Prosciutto Bruschetta Entrees: Whole Grilled Branzino and Ribeye Dessert: Ricotta and Pistachio Cake Drinks: Wine

Crab cakes are delicious. Nice bar outside with view of water and good selection of beerread more

This was my first time visiting Solomons Island, and I'm so glad I chose The Lighthouse Restaurant!…read moreI was looking for fresh seafood with a nice waterfront view, and this restaurant did not disappoint. There is parking conveniently located near the restaurant, so you don't have to worry about finding street parking. The restaurant was very clean and offered indoor and outdoor seating, along with an indoor bar area. There is also an ATM on-site. I looked at the menu ahead of time and already knew I wanted the Ultimate Seafood Platter, mainly because it included a crab cake. We also ordered oysters as an appetizer, and they were absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh. Hands down, this was some of the best seafood I've had from a restaurant in a long time. The scallops were plump and juicy, and the fish portion was very generous. I'm usually nervous when a crab cake is included as part of a platter because I expect something small or previously frozen.That was definitely not the case here. The crab cake was a great size and tasted fresh. They offer a traditional version and an "angry" version. I ordered the angry crab cake, and it was seasoned to perfection. The other person with me ordered the seafood pasta, and it was just as impressive. The Alfredo sauce was delicious, with plump scallops, juicy shrimp, and a generous portion of pasta. It also came with amazing rustic, buttery toasted bread. The waitstaff was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the waterfront view made the experience even better. If you're looking for fresh, delicious seafood with a beautiful view in Solomons Island, I highly, highly recommend The Lighthouse Restaurant!

Located in Le Fantome Food Hall in Riverdale Park is Casper's. All these years I've seen the bar…read moreand for the first time realized it has its own name. This Yelp Elite was sure to add the business and check in. For dinner my significant other and I chose to dine at Le Fantome and why not enjoy Happy Hour at Casper's. Bartender was super friendly and the margaritas were amazing! Although the food venues change, Casper's is long standing! Ambiance is typical bar/food hall scene and definitely worth a visit!

Clean bar, fantastic service and tasty cocktails. Spending a winter evening at Casper's ended up…read morebeing more than the regular bar visit with the surprise open-mic/comedy show element that we experienced.The winter themed cocktails were on point. The bartenders were very chill yet attentive. It was nice to see how engaged they were with all patrons. They had a pleasant vibe that added to the atmosphere. There's more than what meets the eye with the food menu - although there are a few visible options by the bar, the QR code allows you to pick from even more restaurants that are located on the floor below the bar. The comedy show was interesting to say the least, but it provided additional entertainment and I can see it as a good addition to the bar scene in the food hall.

Hidden gem. Our family had an impromptu wine tasting. The location was perfect. The wine was…read morewonderful. The service was great. It is a small establishment. Local. Friendly. Not commercialized or overdone. The owner JOHN served us and it was a great afternoon. This place should be five stars. The best part it is DOG FRIENDLY.

This winery offers beautiful, peaceful vineyards to explore. Each row of grapes has a brass plate…read morestating the type of wine the grapes are grown for. Super interesting. There are many places to lounge outside and listen to live music and enjoy the view. Inside is quite small, only fits enough for maybe one group at a time but is delightfully decorated and very clean. My friend and I chose to do the full tasting of wines from the vineyard. All of the whites and the rose were really refreshing and delicious. I was not a fan of the reds, however, I have yet to find an MD red wine that I enjoy, so maybe it's me. The ONLY reason this does not get 5 starts is the limited food selection. They do sell pre-packaged hummus, cheese and crackers as well as packaged cured meats from a little fridge inside the winery, however I would love to see this expand into a bigger selection and/or food trucks on site. All in all my favorite part of this experience (aside from the beautiful grounds) was the Wine Slushy. I got strawberry one and it was fantastic!!

This is an offshoot of Curio Wine Bar, and some friends and I had dinner there last night. I have…read moreto say, the experience was fantastic. We started with the bread assortment, which included flatbreads, rolls, dipping sauces, and butter. We also tried the fried artichoke leaves--they were perfectly crisp, tender, and delicious. For my entrée, I had the branzino with crispy skin, and it was cooked to perfection. The combination of lemon, herbs, and capers worked beautifully, and the fish practically melted in your mouth. They just opened and are still working out a few of the inevitable kinks that come with a new restaurant, but when it comes to the food, they absolutely hit the bullseye. Definitely worth checking out.

4/17/2026 What a…read moregreat find! The Curio Staff was welcoming and friendly, from the gentleman serving as a "doorman" of sorts to the counter staff. I had just come from a hair appointment down the street and on my way back to my car, I noticed Sangria advertised on the mini sandwich board outside. I'm a HUGE fan of a glass of fruity Sangria on a hot day! The fact that it was Happy Hour with $5 glasses made it even easier to draw me inside!! When I explained this was my first visit, they explained the Curio concept, the various areas for sitting, sipping and gathering as well as the Curio Card process. They even had a small but really intriguing menu of various snacks, from charcuterie to flatbread and even dessert. The menu changes a couple times a month, making me want to plan more visits! The staff offered me sips of each so I could decide on a Sangria flavor. Despite not being a Moscato fan, I chose the Moscato Mule Sangria. It was light, refreshing and had the Moscow Mule flavors with the added sweetness of Moscato wine. I wandered into the cellar to explore more wine offerings and wound up running into fellow educators and their friends I had never met. We chatted like we were catching up and laughed about shared birthdays and teaching!! They invited me to hang with them, but I had to get home for Dog Mom Duty. We exchanged numbers so we could plan another "run-in" downtown SOON! If you haven't visited Curio, I HIGHLY recommend it. Bring a friend, or plan on making a few. Next time, I'll be ordering food with my wine and lingering much longer! Thanks for a great end to my week. See y'all soon! Cheers!

The outside was a bit deceiving by appearance. Once entering though...totally my vibe. The rich…read moredark green walls and minimal gold accents gives it that art deco era feel, in my opinion!!! Came here for a birthday lunch. I had the old line burger, chef's kiss! They had the chicken salad sandwich, again chef's kiss! For dessert, the Smith Island cake, so moist. Had a mock-tail, the botanical bloom I believe. Little lip smacker but pretty good! Great to see non-alcoholic options. I will be returning!

I came here one weekend evening with a friend, and we both really enjoyed our experience here. The…read morerestaurant has a great ambiance, and the indoor seating had a darker aesthetic. We chose to sit outside, which overlooks the parking lot. They have a great selection of wine! Our waitress was so kind to provide details about a few of the selections we were interested in and even brought us a couple tastings. I had to go with the Merlot -- it had a great balance of sweet and dry. For my entrée, I ordered the wild mushroom fettuccine without bacon, and I absolutely loved it. I especially loved the romesco cream sauce. For dessert, our waiter recommended the smith island cake, which was a red velvet cake. It was also pretty good. This is definitely going to be a go-to restaurant for quality wine and dinner. I hope to try their charcuterie next!

Paul our server was incredible and food was great! Shrimp with polenta was my favorite. Amazing…read moreviews!

IOAN WAS A FANTASTIC SERVER!!!! I just wish you served a…read morehouse merlot and had chicken sliders. Always a unique eating experience.

Came for lunch today with friends. Cobb Salad was huge and didn't need any meat to make it a great…read morechoice. Reuben with onion rings looked great and the wings were a hit. Fast, friendly service and a nice crowd. Buckets is a great hole in the wall that pleased all and will be back to try the crab cake and pizza soon!

The food here is always very good. The service has been…read moregetting worse over the last several months. On our last two visits the server put in the wrong food orders. We ordered a ceaser salad; they brought out a chopped salad. She then forgot about us. None of the food came out at the same time. (There were four of us.) She never came back and asked if we wanted another drink. Servers and bartenders were too busy talking and checking their phones to check on customers. This was early evening and the place was not very busy yet.